APACHE KNIFE

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Effective August 2007 Chief Instructor Robert Redfeather will be taking a sabatical from training and teaching.  Until further notice all training in the Apache Knife Combat System will be taught only by the following instructors:

Master Instructor: Ralph Redfeather: Top Dog

Expert Instructor: Robert L. Torres

Professional Instructor: Fernan Vargas: Stick Dog

Professional Instructor: Anthony Alvarado: Spider Dog

Professional Instructor: Dominic Marcos: War Dog

Professional Instructor: Tanner A. Nystrom: Fire Dog

Basic Instructor: Christopher Hogan: Pushing Dog

 

Only the above named instructors have been approved to teach the apache knife Combat system by Chief Instructor Robert Redfeather.  Please note that in the absense of Chief Instructor Redfeather, no new teaching licenses or rank promotions will be available. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gassho,
It is with deep regret and much sorrow that we report the loss of Master Toshio Kuramoto sensei. Our dear sensei passed away on Thurs. May 24th at 3:10pm. He was only 58 years old and is survived by his loving wife and teen-age daughter,
Chieko and Eri.

In October 1969, at the age of 21, Toshio joined Koshigaya Doin of Saitama, Japan. Wanting to see the world, he left Japan at age 23 and arrived in Los Angeles, where he joined the Los Angeles Shorinji Kempo Branch under the late former branch master, Mr. Hirokazu Yamamori. He returned to Japan after two years, but was determined to contribute to the development of Shorinji Kempo in the U.S.A. and left Japan again. He served as Dojo-cho of the Los Angeles Branch until he established his own Shorinji Kempo branch in Hollywood in October of 1998.

He received the 7th Dan rank of Shorinji Kempo in October 2005 in Japan, becoming one of a very few, highest Dan holders in the U.S.A. Kuramoto sensei was also an ordained priest, Gonchudoshi, of the Kongo-Zen Sohonzan Shorinji Temple in Shikoku, Japan.

In 2002, Kuramoto sensei was inducted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame and also appeared on the cover of the September 2002 issue of Black Belt Magazine and in feature articles in the October 2002 and July 2003 issues of Martial Art Magazine, thus promoting Shorinji Kempo through America's two most popular martial arts publications. He appeared often on TV, in films, print media and commercials and was also a well-known Zen Acu-Therapist.

Kuramoto sensei was also involved in teaching arrest and control techniques for the Los Angeles Police Department for several years. Many of his students are policemen and police SWAT team members in different cities throughout Southern California. In August 2006, he was appointed as a member of the Civilian Martial Arts Advisory Panel for the Los Angeles Police Department (CMAAP for LAPD), as the first Japanese person for the position. In January 2007 he moved his Hollywood branch to the City of Industry Sheriff's Community Center.

Kuramoto sensei made a huge contribution to the development of Shorinji Kempo in the U.S.A., and also for the betterment and safety of his community by helping the Los Angeles Police Department. As a living example of Shorinji Kempo, Kuramoto sensei taught men, women and children of all ages, the true spirit and pure joy of learning the techniques and philosophy of Shorinji Kempo.

Shorinji Kempo - City of Industry Sheriff's Branch (formerly Hollywood Branch)
Blue Johnson - Senior Advisor
 
will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple
in Los Angeles, CA. The address is: 505 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

 

Attached: In Honor and Loving Memory of Master Toshio Kuramoto Sensei

Master Toshio Kuramoto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family
BIGLIN, STROUP, CUCCHI, STANBACK, LILES.

 

Graduation Day, March 18, 2007 Apache Knife Combat Seminar
Orange County - Brea, CA.
 

 

 

 

 

 


 Stanley Liston, Sharing is 25 years of Native American Tracking skills. Nov. 5th 2006


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This was a very good course. I highly recommend it to anyone. This was one experience that will stay with me.
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Tracker Dan is a very easy going and knowledgeable man.
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IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

 Mc Donald Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in AR, 72753
Cox Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in OK, 74145
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.
 
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family. Nov 10,11,12, 2006
Stanley, Apache Knife Basic Instructor in MD, 21222
Vito, Apache Knife Basic Instructor in FL, 34652
David, Apache Knife Basic Instructor in MD, 21222
 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Thomas Howanic Apache Knife Basic Instructor in Fairview, IL. 62208
Chester Fetter Apache Knife Basic Instructor in       Fairview, IL. 62062

 

  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Robert O'Dell Apache Knife Basic Instructor in Fairmont, IL. 62201

 

 


Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
29,30, July 2006  Brea, California. 92621

SEMINAR DATES 25,26, NOV 2006
 Knife Seminar Brea, California. 92621
Click here for Apache Knife Combat Seminar

 

IN U.S. CALIFORNIA

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Ralph H. Redfeather Apache Knife M. Instructor in                Fullerton, CA. 92835
  Abraham D. Marcos Apache Knife Professional Instructor in  Riverside CA. 92508
Walter D. Hinds Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in            Anaheim CA. 92804
  USMC SGT: Medina, Eric Apache Knife Basic Instructor in   San Diego, CA. 92126
USN Dosta, R. Chris Apache Basic Instructor in                     San Diego, CA. 92126
   USMC SGT: Reyes, J. Nicholas Apache Basic Instructor in    San Diego, CA. 92126
   USAF TSGT: Delgado, Jose Ghostdog Apprentice in                       Sanger, CA. 93657
Jeff P. Emery Apache Basic Instructor in                                  San Diego, CA. 92122
 Bruno Boggi Apache Knife Basic Instructor in                         San Diego, CA. 92110
Tim Ralls  Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in                       Riverside CA. 92508
         John G. San Agustin Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in   Santa Ana, CA. 92705        

Graduation Day, Dec 18, 2005 Apache Knife Seminar
Orange County - Brea, CA.

 

IN CHICAGO, IL. U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Fernan D. Vargas Apache Knife Professional Instructor in              Chicago, IL. 60629
Christoph C. Hogan Apache Knife Basic Instructor in               Woodridge, IL. 60517
Anthony T. Hall Apache Knife Basic Instructor in          Windsor, Canada.  N8S3W3
John K. Wilson  Ghostdog Apprentice in                         Windsor, Canada.  N9A1R1
William T. Anderson Ghostdog Apprentice in                      North Chicago, IL. 60064
Brian C. Johnson Ghostdog Apprentice in                                       Chicago, IL. 60629
George Tellez Ghostdog Apprentice in                                            Chicago, IL. 60632

Graduation Day, Nov 27, 2005 Apache Knife Seminar
Chicago, IL.

 

IN CALIFORNIA U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache  Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Michael G. Settlemyre, Bruno Boggi, Roberto L. Bejar,
Dominic  Marcos, Top Dog, Walter D. Hinds


Graduation Day, Oct 23. 2005 Apache Knife Seminar
( Dog Arrow ) ( Crow Dog ) ( Fire Dog ) ( War Dog ) ( Dog Shoulder )

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Michael G. Settlemyre Apache Knife Ghostdog Instructor  in Lincoln, AR. 72744
Trent A. Arrington Apache Knife Basic Instructor  in Jordan, Utah.  84084
 


Graduation Day, September 26. 2005
Thank you to Michael for teaching this class.
 

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Graduation Day, September 20. 2005
Andrew Jordan , Apache Knife Ghostdog Instructor in 229 3931 EP  Woudenberg  The Netherlands.
Michael G. Settlemyre Apache Knife Ghostdog Instructor in Lincoln, AR.72744
 


Thank you to Andrew for teaching this class. You did a wonderful job.  I would recommend
you as an instructor to anyone. As your Chief Instructor I am proud to have you on my team.

Apache Knife Association in
Stationsweg  Oost  229 3931 EP  Woudenberg  The Netherlands

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

SSG: Scott O. Brenton and SGT: Albert J. Robertson
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
  Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice, U.S. Army in Lenexa, KS. 66227

Graduation Day, June 19. 2005



"1st KANSAS!"
"Volunteers by GOD!"

Click here to Read About  2nd Battalion-137th Infantry Regiment

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
David C. Holsclaw (Butterfly knife Dog)
Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in Warsaw, IN

Graduation Day, April 24. 2005

 

 

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS U.S.A.

Vargas, Champ, Redfeather and Jones
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
 Joel A. Champ Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in Downers, Grove IL.
Tom A. Jones Apache Knife Ghostdog Apprentice in Elkhorn, WI.

Graduation Day, March 26,27. 2005

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Alan Rankin ( Sharp Dog ) and  Bret Dusic
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
 Alan Rankin Apache Knife Basic Instructor in Elkland, Missouri. 65644
Bret Dusic Apache Knife Apprentice in Morgantown, Wes Virginia. 26501

Graduation Day, Feb 18. 2005

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Matthew G. Campbell ( Smoke Dog ) and Ghostdog
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
  Apache Knife Basic Instructor in Kentucky  40214

Graduation Day, Jan 16. 2005  

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

  Dog Vision  and  Ghostdog
Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
  Apache Knife Basic Instructor in Kentucky  40215

Graduation Day, Dec. 19 2004  

 

 

IN FAYETTEVILLE,  ARKANSAS  U.S.A.

Ghostdog and Reddog

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Sean W. Proud Apache Knife Ghostdog Instructor in
United Kingdom  (Victoria) British Columbia
 Ph: (0797) 493-0944   Sean.Proud@btopenworld.com

Graduation Day, Dec. 08 2004  

Personal History
of
Reddog

 

 Served 10 yrs in Royal Marine Commandos w/ tours in Iraq (1991) and Northern Ireland, and locations around the world as a qualified sniper reconnaissance troop. First aid instructor. Full-time boxing for the Marines and then the Navy winning various championships. Unarmed combat instructor for the Marines. Black belt in Kung-fu. Cross trained in judo and Olympic wrestling. Qualified K17 instructor.

 

 

 

IN ARKANSAS U.S.A.

Stick Dog, Ghostdog and Big Dog Heart


Fernan D. Vargas, Andrew S. Jordan, Welcome into the Apache Ghost Dog Family.
Graduation Day, Sep, 21. 2004 Apache Knife Fighting Seminar

 

 

IN ARKANSAS U.S.A.

Ghostdog and Strike Dog

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Graduation Day, Aug 22. 2004 Apache Knife Seminar

 

 

IN CALIFORNIA U.S.A.

U.S.C.M. GHOSTDOG

Welcome into the Apache Knife Ghost Dog Family.
Military Police

USMC Camp Pendleton Graduation Day, APRIL 20,21. 2004
Apache Knife Fighting Seminar

 

04, DEC.2003


 Robert Redfeather and Ronald Howard
Ron Howard at the American Cinematheque for The Missing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acclaimed director Ron Howard was on hand for a screening of his new film, The Missing, at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood, CA. The Cinematheque is a non-profit organization dedicated to showing movies from all genres on the big screen. Their home base is at the classic Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. Their guest of honor was Howard, who was on-hand for a mini tribute to his career as a director.

 

 

Marines Corps Corps News Native Americans Served 'beyond the call'
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 200311619420
Story by Compiled from DoD news releases
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 7, 2003) -- When the 20th century came to a close, there were nearly 190,000 Native American military veterans. It is well recognized that, historically, Native Americans have the highest record of service per capita when compared to other ethnic groups. The reasons behind this disproportionate contribution are complex and deeply rooted in traditional American Indian culture.

In many respects, Native Americans are no different from others who volunteer for military service. They do, however, have distinctive cultural values that drive them to serve their country. One such value is their proud warrior tradition.

In part, the warrior tradition is a willingness to engage the enemy in battle. This characteristic has been clearly demonstrated by the courageous deeds of Native Americans in combat. However, the warrior tradition is best exemplified by the following qualities said to be inherent to most, if not all, Native American societies: strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom. These qualities make a perfect fit with military tradition.

American Indian soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and airmen have fought heroically in all of this century's wars and armed conflicts. They have not only been formally recognized for their bravery through military decoration but through anecdotal observation as well.

The Medal of Honor Throughout history, American Indians have been among those soldiers to be distinguished by receiving the nation's highest military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is awarded for military heroism "above and beyond the call of duty."

Five Native Americans in World War II, three from the Korean War and 16 during the period of the Indian Wars exhibited extraordinary bravery in the face of the enemy and, in many cases, made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
 
 
1st Marines take a stab at cutting-edge warfare
Submitted by: MCB Camp Pendleton
Story Identification #: 200311714051
Story by Sgt Matthew J. Epright
 

 

 


Dao Go Te' doo Hondah
Means to say It is good we meet and welcome.

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